PVC/U Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid

Description Commonly known as UPVC has physical and mechanical properties, which make it ideally suited to a wide range of uses. Grades have been developed for high flow injection moulding and rigid extrusion. Grades can be easily formulated for specific applications. Very advantageous where excellent UV and flame retardant properties are required in a specific colour compound and requires chemical resistance. Applications Typical applications include guttering, pipes, toys, automotive trims and fascia boards, bottles, storage tanks, conservatory parts and windows. Ventilation fittings, tile edging, lawn edging. Types of grade available Injection moulding High flow Calcium zinc Injection Moulding High Impact Tin Extrusion Calcium zinc Medium/High impact Injection Moulding Transparent Tin Extrusion Transparent Tin Grades matched to specific colours Optical Properties Transmission General Processing Drying Time Drying Temperature Type of Drier Purging Moisture Absorption Other Considerations

80% Rigid Tin N/A N/A N/A DYNAPURGE V N/A Paste consistency when molten

Processing Injection Moulding Barrel Settings Rear 165, Middle 170, Front 175, Nozzle 175 Injection speed Low to Medium Injection Pressure Low Back Pressure Low Screw Speed Low to Medium Tool Temperature 20 - 40 Melt Temperature 185

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Processing Stability Gate Considerations Sprue & Runner Considerations Processing Extrusion Barrel Settings Screw Speed Screen Packs Haul-off / Cooling Calibration Purge

Residence time to be kept to a minimum Large gates preferred such as tab gate Full round runners preferred. Runners to be streamlined with sharp corners to be avoided.

150 to 180 (do not exceed 200) Dependant on out put/finish required generally medium/fast Yes dependant on extruder Important to cool as quickly as possible water bath temp 1020c Can use calibration dies or calibration plates Green Freeze

Mechanical Properties The properties of PVC are dependant on formulation due to the wide range of grades available the information can only be used as a guide. Many of the properties can be enhanced by re formulation; also processing condition can affect the properties at gellation. Shrinkages Flexural Strength Tensile strength at Yield Physical Properties Density Cold Bend Cold Flex Elongation at Break Flexural Modulus General Impact Strength Material Finish Thermal Properties Vicat Softening Temperature Heat Deflection Temperature Flammability Flammability Rating 0.4 0.6 28 -100 MPa 35 50 MPa

1.35 1.5 N/A N/A 3 -120% 2000 - 4000 MPa Medium to High dependant on grade, mixing and heating in the barrel. High gloss

Standard 65c High Vicat 78c Chlorinated 100c 65c

Inherently Flame Retardant most rigid grades will meet VO @ 2 mm.

Weatherability Suitability for outdoor PVC/U in both moulding and extrusion grades can be use formulated to give excellent long-term weatherability. White

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out door grades can offer a 10 year warranty of colour fastness a Delta E of no more than 5 in Northern European climate, which is dependent on a number of factors. Fillers & Additives Chemical Resistance Resistant to Not resistant to Food Contact Status Colouring Tin, Calcium Zinc stabilisers and calcium carbonate fillers

Mineral acids, alkalis, oil & grease Solvents Food contact grades are available Universal masterbatches can work with rigid PVC although the use of PVC specific masterbatch is recommended

WEEE & Compliance Bonding

ROHS Lead stabilised grades do not comply although calcium zinc and tin grades do comply Solvent bonding is a popular method for joining rigid PVC to itself or another plastic soluble in the same solvent. It can also be bonded to other materials such as metal, glass, other plastics and wood. A variety of adhesives work well such as epoxys, urethanes, contact glues and two-part adhesive systems. Ultrasonic, spin and vibration welding work very well with rigid PVC

Welding

This information has been provided as a general guide and we suggest that you carry out your own specific tests to be sure that this material is suitable for your application.

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